2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (839+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1683+ words) A quiet road can feel completely different once the headlights are the only thing cutting through the dark. Maine has plenty of rural routes where old stories still cling to wooded curves, lonely intersections, and stretches of road with very…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1732+ words) A good meal just hits differently after a day in the mountains. Western Maine has plenty of restaurants that fit naturally into a road trip, especially when you have spent hours hiking, skiing, or exploring near the water. The scenery…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (187+ words) A great white shark was spotted off Wells Beach on Monday. The shark was seen about 200 yards off the beach, according to the Wells Fire Department. The fire department urged beachgoers to stay safe and alert, reminding everyone that no…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1764+ words) September has a way of making the road feel more inviting, especially when the first cool mornings finally arrive. In Maine, the season brings quieter highways, crisp air, and early touches of color along wooded stretches. It is a great…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1777+ words) Your dog probably does not care about the view, but that first sniff at a new trail can make the whole outing worthwhile. Late summer is a great time to explore Maine on four paws, especially when cooler mornings make…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (283+ words) Police in the tiny Maine coastal village of Damariscotta were inundated with calls on Tuesday reporting sightings of Bigfoot across town, officials said in a Wednesday social media post, addressing reports of a large and hairy individual roaming about town....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (456+ words) A Bangor recovery center may be closer to reopening after Penobscot County Commissioners approved funds for the organization Wednesday. County commissioners Andre Cushing, David Marshall and Dan Tremble approved up to $7,000 in funding Wednesday for the Together Place Peer Run…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1748+ words) I have learned one important road-trip lesson in Maine: never trust yourself when you say you are only stopping for a small snack. Fried clams have a way of turning that plan into a full basket and a suspiciously empty…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1761+ words) A good seafood shack can turn a simple coastal drive into the meal you talk about for weeks. Along the Maine coast, weathered stands and working wharves serve lobster rolls, fried clams, and plenty of other fresh catches without much…...